George Prokop
Peace Initiative News: Peace Was Full On at DisCon ‘26
Peace as a core Area of Focus ran through every corner of the 2026 District Conference in Eugene — keynotes, breakout sessions, and the grounds outside. Here’s what to take away: A Peace Pole dedication was held at the Nobel Peace Park in Eugene. The city’s mayor, DG Chris Waugh, Youth Exchange Students, and Rotarians…
Spring Blood Drive is “in the books”
Nineteen people signed-up to donate blood on Tuesday, April 14th at St. Mark’s Church, including Rotarians from multiple local clubs. Thank you to the Red Cross Team and everyone who came out to donate. In total eighteen units of blood were collected. There were even reports of a Scott Lubich sighting! Our next drive will be…
MRR Superstar Rotarian Award ’25-’26 – Pat Barry!
District 5110 is honoring one member in each club this year with the Superstar Rotarian Award. The recipient of this year’s award from the Medford Rogue Rotary is; longtime club member, past president 2012-2013, and current MRR Foundation Board of Trustees President, Pat Barry. Pat received his Superstar Rotarian certificate from District Membership Chair and…
Paul Harris Milestones Achieved
At our meeting on April 1st multiple club members received Paul Harris awards; Amber Myre PH+1 Linda Brown PH+2 Rachel Torres PH+4 Paul Smith – MAJOR DONOR!!! Thank you all for your continued support of Rotary International!
Free Online Peace Game for Rotarians – Apr 7 – Jun 2
Peace is one of Rotary’s Core Areas of Focus. Medford Rogue’s newly formed Peace Team wants to share an amazing opportunity to learn more about what each of us can do to bring about greater peace in our lives, families and communities. Rotary International promotes peace as a core area of focus by tackling the underlying…
Pickleball 101/New Member Social
Sixteen Rotarians and guests took to the courts on Saturday, March 7th to learn pickleball tips and tricks and get a better feel for the game behind our annual fundraiser event. Several folks may have “caught the pickleball bug” as some played for over 90 minutes and might still be playing if it wasn’t for…
DPIL luncheon raises $60,000
Two hundred people attended The Books Make Brighter Futures Luncheon held on Tuesday March 3rd and raised almost $60,000 with money still coming in. This luncheon, sponsored by the United Rotary Clubs of Southern Oregon and Jackson County Library, helps make sure the program is available for future generations of children. The Medford Rogue Rotary…
Kids Unlimited “Pass to Play” Basketball Program for 2026 Wraps Up
The 20th season of the Medford Rogue Rotary Club – Kids Unlimited basketball program concluded on March 6th with a very successful parent-child clinic. Medford School District elementary school students in grades 2 through 5 were invited to participate in a 6-week program of basketball skills clinics and games. Approximately 120 students attended the clinics…
First blood drive of ’26 complete
Thank you to the Red Cross Team and everyone who came out to donate blood on Tuesday, February 3rd. Sixteen people signed-up to donate last week at St. Mark’s Church including Rotarians from multiple local clubs. Mark your calendars, our next drive is scheduled for April 14th. We have capacity to handle 29 donations in…
New Member Monday! Welcome Richard and Brian!
Joining our Satellite Club, we welcome two new members: Richard Moss and Brian Graunke. Our newly formed Satellite Club is now up to 12 members. Brian is the Director of Mediation for RESOLVE community nonprofit. He was a member of Bear Creek Rotary club from 2000 to 2008 and also served as its Treasurer. He…